Small Soldiers For many military families, consistency can be difficult to find, but at the Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Maj. Kevin Weaver has made a career out of being the consistency local military families need. As a …
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Expanded NICU Team Enhances Newborn Care at Conway Regional
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffConway Regional Health System is expanding its neonatal intensive care team with the addition of two neonatal nurse practitioners, increasing access to specialized newborn care for families across central Arkansas. Ashley Conger, APRN, and Julie Ingle, APRN, have joined the …
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Arkansas Children’s Unveils Champions Pavilion, Lobby, Gallery
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Children’s on Tuesday unveiled its new Champions Pavilion, lobby and gallery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Champions Pavilion is a 157,000-square-foot, three-story facility designed to emphasize a family’s perspective and needs and engineered to solve capacity constraints, …
Prestigious recognition considered the industry ‘gold standard’ Four Arkansas hospitals currently have what is generally considered the most hardest-to-earn certifications available in the healthcare industry. Magnet certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center recognizes excellence in nursing practices and quality …
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A ‘Special Breed:’ NICU Nurses Share Special Bond with Their Charges
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterWhether the time they spend in neonatal intensive care units is measured in weeks or months, parents of premature babies share a special bond. Few experiences can replicate the intensity of emotion that accompanies premature deliveries, from the joy of …
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Log a Load for Kids Commits $2.5M to Arkansas Children’s
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLog a Load for Kids of Arkansas has committed $2.5 million to support heart research at Arkansas Children’s, continuing a decades-long partnership aimed at improving outcomes for children with cardiovascular conditions. The funding is designated specifically for heart research, advancing …
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Arkansas Children’s Launches National Center to Tackle Opioid Crisis
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Children’s and the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office are joining forces to address the opioid crisis through the creation of the National Center for Opioid Research & Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR). Construction is underway on the Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus in …
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Darrow Jones Pledges $1M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDarrow Jones, owner of Jones & Son Diamond & Bridal Fine Jewelry, has made a $1 million estate trust provision to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The legacy gift will support the hospital’s mission to provide compassionate pediatric care across the state …
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Bale Family Donates $1M to ACH, Honors Seibert Legacy
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Children’s is celebrating a major milestone with the announcement of the Bale Family Endowed Chair in Pediatric Interventional Radiology, made possible by a $1 million gift from the Bale family. The new chair honors the legacy of Drs. Joanna …
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UA Little Rock to Host AI Hackathon Pitch Event
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is inviting the public to attend its Coding for Wellness AI Hackathon pitch event on Friday, June 13, from 3 p.m. in the EIT Auditorium on campus. The pitch competition will serve as …
